Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Job Summary

The Springs of Covington is seeking a Per Diem (PRN) Speech Language Pathologist to join our outstanding team of professionals in Fort Smith, AR! As a key member of our in-house clinical team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents through person-centered care. Our team is dedicated to providing customized care options and collaborating to create programs that exceed industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits
• Help residents achieve their goals to improve cognition or swallowing
• Educate residents and caregivers
• Provide skilled, medically necessary speech and language therapy assessments and develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase clients' independence and functioning
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
• Provide training and education to clients, family, caregivers, and other professionals as a subject matter expert
• Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals for diagnostic swallowing procedures (MBSS, FEES) as ordered by physician
• Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Speech Therapy standards of practice
• Communicate changes in resident's condition
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
• Respond to family requests and concerns timely
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
• Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active/Valid Arkansas license in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current ASHA Certification
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• SNF/Long term care experience preferred
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Additional Requirements

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits!
• Flexible Schedules!

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